This report synthesises insights from three workshops on the digital commons – shared public resources such as data, software, and cultural content – and includes the associated workshop papers. Strengthening and formally recognising these assets within government will improve their sustainability. Supporting them through procurement and policy settings will deliver cost efficiencies, ethical digital practice...

This evaluation assesses a pilot project where the Australian Red Cross and the Victorian Dargo community co-designed a preparedness platform using local knowledge, open data and artificial intelligence. It showcases how ethical, inclusive technology development can empower communities against climate risk, while highlighting challenges and innovations in co-designing disaster resilience tools with local stakeholders.

Data is a valuable asset of every Commonwealth entity, as it underpins informed decision-making, efficient and effective business operations and public accountability. Auditing work has highlighted good practices and fundamental deficiencies in the governance of data across multiple entities. This guide is for Australian Government officials in information governance roles and those who use data...

In the UK, the economic divide between people, places and institutions has become unsustainably wide. This paper considers how a new vision for social value can build trust in the social value agenda and help unlock economic opportunities, enabled by technology.

The Consumer Data Right (CDR) gives consumers the right to share their data between service providers of their own choosing. July 2024 marks 4 years since Australia’s Consumer Data Right was launched. Disappointingly, this report finds that overall customer engagement with the CDR has been low, and CDR-enabled innovation has struggled to resonate with consumers.